Police arrest Panay theft suspect, recover missing belongings
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A 30-year-old man was arrested following a reported theft at the residence of a seafarer in Barangay Anhawon, Panay, Capiz, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.
Police identified the victim as alias “Roly,” 45, a seafarer and resident of Barangay Anhawon, while the suspect was identified as alias “Joemer,” 30, of Barangay Bago Chiquito, Panay.
According to the police investigation, the victim went to the Panay Municipal Police Station at approximately 12:55 a.m. to report that an unidentified person had entered his house and taken several personal belongings.
Responding officers proceeded to the victim’s residence and discovered that the intruder had allegedly damaged the main door and a bedroom door before taking the items.
The victim told investigators that he had seen the suspect roaming around his house.
Acting on the information, police proceeded to the suspect’s residence in Barangay Bago Chiquito, where they reportedly recovered the missing belongings.
The suspect was arrested and placed under the custody of the Panay Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.
He declined to comment when approached by members of the media regarding the incident.
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